Chef Elio Romero curates an inventive American-inspired experience at the Alcove Evanston, tucked under the Metra’s Davis Street stop. Taking cues from seasonal produce availability, the Alcove’s menu is always evolving to guarantee freshness—check back often to stay updated on the restaurant’s culinary offerings.
menu
cold appetizers
$18
YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE
avocado, ginger, scallions, yuzu, black sesame seeds, extra virgin olive oil, malanga chips
$18
$16
STEAK TARTARE
classic accoutrements, charred shishito pepper aioli, crostini
$16
$14
ROASTED BEETS SALAD
roasted beets, goat cheese, baby greens, candied walnuts, balsamic, extra virgin olive oil
$14
$15
ROMAINE HEARTS SALAD
white anchovies, homemade brioche croutons, kalamata olives, parmesan cheese, crispy onions, homemade parmesan dressing
$15
hot appetizers
SOUP OF THE DAY
$14
GOAT CHEESE TART
caramelized onions, goat cheese, baby greens, balsamic reduction
$14
$19
GRILLED SPANISH BABY OCTOPUS
caramelized onion, avocado, charred cauliflower, micro arugula, sauce gribiche
$19
$16
PAN-SEARED CRAB CAKES
sweet corn, avocado, cilantro, remoulade sauce
$16
$25
PAN-SEARED HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS
black mission fig brulee, peach coulis, toasted brioche
$25
$19
PAN-SEARED MANCHESTER QUAIL
red quinoa, chanterelle mushrooms, green onions, veal stock reduction
$19
main courses
$58
PAN-ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN
winter black truffle soufflé, charred broccolini, cabernet reduction
$58
$48
GRILLED GRASS-FED NEW ZEALAND RACK OF LAMB
yukon gold whipped potatoes, haricot vert, lamb au jus
$48
$45
OVEN-ROASTED BRANZINO FILET
sunchokes, cauliflower florets, white asparagus,meyer lemon parsley sauce
$45
$46
PAN-SEARED MAPLE LEAF DUCK BREAST
caramelized pear purée, balsamic glazed young carrots, pinot noir reduction
$46
$48
RED WINE-BRAISED BONELESS SHORT RIB
black truffle parmesan cheese-stuffed mini potatoes, charred broccoli, beef au jus
$48
$45
PAN-SEARED MONKFISH
rock shrimp, english peas, brussels sprout petals, saffron lobster sauce
$45
$39
RISOTTO
organic carnaroli rice, fresh wild mushrooms, baby spinach, manchego cheese
$39
dessert
$12
WARM FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
vanilla ice cream, grand marnier chocolate sauce
$12
$12
BUTTERSCOTCH AND HONEYCRISP APPLE BREAD PUDDING
sabayon marsala gelato, marsala creme anglaise sauce
$12
$12
GOAT CHEESECAKE
wild berry sorbet, buckwheat tuille, wild berry sauce
$12
$12
MADAGASCAR CREME BRULEE
fresh berries
$12
$12
LEMON BERRY TART
pink guava coulis
$12
$12
DARK CHOCOLATE AND PASSIONFRUIT MOUSSE CAKE
raspberry sauce, chocolate shavings
$12
$13
TURTLE SUNDAE
vanilla ice cream, toasted pecans, crumbled brownie, chocolate shavings, whipped cream
$13
$11
SORBETS
a three-flavor selection of fresh sorbets
$11
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